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LONDON - Jolly ol’ England indeed. How many ways was this tonic Sunday to the Dolphins' season, balm on their pain, exactly the kind of laugher this team needed? Well, Joe Phibin could talk of a win and not his past week of misadventure in unintentionally throwing quarterback Ryan Tannehill into the fire. Tannehill, too, could enjoy his most productive day as a pro. Everything went the Dolphins way in healthy spoonfuls. The Dolphins had 13 points in the first half through three games – and 24 on Sunday. Their secondary had no interceptions entering Sunday – and three on Sunday. Lamar Miller had no touchdowns this year – and two on Sunday. ...

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How many ways was this tonic Sunday to the Dolphins' season, balm on their pain, exactly the kind of laugher this team needed? Well, Joe Phibin could talk of a win and not his past week of misadventure in...

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Ron Rivera's swarming Panthers defense set an NFL playoff record in a 27-16 wild-card round victory Saturday at Bank of America...

— If you believe in the idea that defense travels, you can't discount the .500 Panthers in the postseason.Ron Rivera's swarming Panthers defense set an NFL playoff record in a 27-16 wild-card round victory Saturday at Bank of America Stadium, limiting the...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Panthers coach Ron Rivera has more to worry about this week than his team's upcoming NFC playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks after an overnight fire at his home left his family displaced on Monday.
The Rivera family's...

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The Chicago Bears were eliminated from postseason contention in Week 14, but the suspense doesn’t end there. The final three games will help dictate the franchise’s offseason course. It could be a bumpy ride, if the past week was any indication. Here...

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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers are tied for first place in the NFC North. The Carolina Panthers are in first place in the NFC South. As midseason nears, however, the two teams going in different directions.
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